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Patterson receives award for valor

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Friday, July 26. 2013

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Dodge County Chief Deputy Michael “Mike” E. Patterson was honored by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, Inc. during its summer training conference in recognition “for the valiant, courageous and determined manner in which he serves the citizens of Georgia.” Patterson was working as a deputy in Bleckley County in September 2012 when he performed his heroic act. Bleckley County Sheriff Harold Lancaster presented deputy Patterson the “2013 Deputy of the Year Award of Valor” award on behalf of the Association during the annual banquet held July 18, 2013 in Augusta. [Full Story »]

William Thompson "Bill" Mullis, Sr.

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Thursday, July 25. 2013

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Age; 82

Died: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Arrangements: Stokes Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.

Airport board will continue with lawsuit

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Thursday, July 25. 2013

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The Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority has stated that they will continue their lawsuit against the Citizens Bank and Trust Company. [Full Story »]

Legals for July 24, 2013, Part 1

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Legals for July 24, 2013, Part 2

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Legals for July 24, 2013, Part 3

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Abortion extremist Davis

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Wendy Davis is the country’s most prominent defender of late-term abortions. What Rosa Parks was to desegregation, what Eunice Kennedy Shriver was to respect for the disabled, what Elizabeth Cady Stanton was to women’s suffrage, the Texas state senator is to abortion after 20 weeks of fetal development. [Full Story »]

Dee Taylor memorial softball tournament set for Saturday

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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The third annual Derek “Dee” Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Eastman-Dodge County Recreation Department. [Full Story »]

Eastman council to fill Rawlins’ seat

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Do you live in Eastman City Council District 5? Have you ever wanted to be a city councilperson? If so, now is your chance.

The Eastman City Council voted at their meeting on Monday, July 22 to fill the vacant seat in District 5. The council will accept written applications to fill the unexpired term of David Rawlins due to his death. [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s department warns of scam

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield would like to make the citizens of Eastman and Dodge County aware of a telephone scam that has occurred over the past several days. [Full Story »]

Random thoughts

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Wednesday, July 24. 2013

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Senator Harry Reid (loser D - Nevada) says the Republicans should “get rid of Tea Party Republicans.” Should we follow the advice of sleazy Demoleftist Harry Read? He gives us real reason to recruit and grow the Tea Party. They’re the real Republicans these days. [Full Story »]

Rain causes damage

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Saturday, July 20. 2013

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Numerous roads (paved and dirt) throughout Dodge County were impassable after the downpour of rain received early Friday morning, July 12. Pictured is an area on Plainfield Road where water was rushing across causing the road to be closed. With ponds overflowing, several houses and mobile homes were surrounded by water for several hours. (Photo by Cindy Eckles)

Dodge school board discusses millage rate

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Friday, July 19. 2013

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The millage rate for school taxes was a topic of discussion at this past Thursday night’s school board meeting. The school board approved the millage rate to remain the same at 12 mills for fiscal year 2014. The advertisement for the Dodge County Board of Education millage rate is published in today’s edition of The Dodge County News on page 8B. The school board will have a called meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, to officially adopt the proposed millage rate. [Full Story »]